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One of the first cinemas of Lebanon, “Cinema Rivoli of Tyre” had a name, fame and aura. Started in 1959 in a bustling neighbourhood of Tyre, Cinema Rivoli was visited by celebrity who’s whos of the time, including Jean Marais, Brigitte Bardot, Rushdi Abaza and Omar Hariri.

05 Oct 2018

UNIFIL peacekeepers clear Kfar Kila drainage to ensure smooth operation

Earlier this week, UNIFIL peacekeepers cleared the drainage system running parallel to the Blue Line near Kfar Kila in order to prevent accumulation of water during the monsoon season.

04 Oct 2018

Indian peacekeepers mark International Non-Violence Day

Marking the International Day of Non-Violence and the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, UNIFIL’s Indian peacekeepers organized a series of activities including “peace walk” and painting competition for differently abled children earlier this week.

03 Oct 2018

UNIFIL marks International Day of Peace with photo exhibition in Beirut

“With an unprecedented calm in south Lebanon of now 12 years – with the last two being the most peaceful – I believe we have a unique momentum to collectively help move that forward. The images around us reflect on the painful past experienced by the people of south Lebanon.

26 Sep 2018

Marking Peace Day, UNIFIL head stresses cooperation for lasting peace and development

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) today marked the International Day of Peace with a ceremony in Naqoura, a photo exhibition in Beirut and a message from its Head of Mission that cooperation of all parties is essential to achieving sustained stab

24 Sep 2018

Finnish peacekeepers join Lebanese Army in detecting explosives

“Picket, sledgehammer, flagging tape!” UNIFIL peacekeeper Corporal Romain of Force Commander’s Reserve (FCR) is giving orders to his team as they prepare to set out to check for explosives in the UNIFIL area of operation in south Lebanon.

20 Sep 2018

UNIFIL Head of Mission visits Cardinal Al-Rahi

UNIFIL’s Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col today paid a visit to Maronite Patriarch for Antioch and the East Cardinal Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi in Bkerke.

20 Sep 2018

UNIFIL-LAF live firing exercise one of nearly 700 joint trainings

As UNIFIL peacekeepers and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) personnel enhance coordination and partnership between them in south Lebanon, the two forces this week are carrying out a joint live fire exercise in an area about one kilometre south of the UNIFIL Headquarters in Naqoura.

20 Sep 2018

Italian Chief of Army visits UNIFIL

The Italian Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Salvatore Farina, visited the UNIFIL Headquarters today to reaffirm the country's support to the mandate of the peacekeeping force in south Lebanon.

13 Sep 2018

Marwahin residents receive free medical and dental care

UNIFIL’s Ghanaian peacekeepers organized a free medical and dental camp for the residents of the village of Marwahin, south-western Lebanon, last week.

13 Sep 2018

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